38 derringer made by R.G.

Can anyone tell me anything about a R.G. model 17 over and under derringer.
I've heard that they were made of pot metal and were not really a good weapon.I was also told they were the original Saturday night specials.And is $75.00 a good price.

When Rohm broke into the firearms field they did so by taking their RG-3, which is a stater pistol, and converted it to a 22 short AKA. the RG-10. This was such a dangerous POS that it ruined Rohms image. From that point on, even when they made better and decent revolvers, the image stuck. People like to state that any Rohm firearm is a piece of junk. That's not true but the image is there. The 26Th Edition of the Blue Book has this to say in a separate paragraph. "-Excellently made but half cock safety is old design and could fail if dropped ".

at the prices I see them go for, I have been tempted to pick one up. If nothing else, for curiosity and to see how they do perform. I have seen some for not much more than the box of ammo you would buy to shoot in them. If I see a cheaper less coveted brand for a great price, I determine the quality and go from there. I was told how bad sterling semi autos were, but my neighbor found an older one at a gun show that was heavier and better made than the new ones and I have no complaints with the performance at all.

I've owned an RG Model 17, new, since 1977. The fit of the barrel is not entirely tight, and I suspect that is responsible for a failure to fire or two. I guess a derringer is a weapon that is not expected to perform like a normal pistol. Then again, I only paid $70 for it back then. I carry it when I ride.